One of the biggest responsibilities for providers is making sure that the children we care for will be provided with nutritious meals. So, to make sure that you provide the right foods, you should put together a meal plan. General guideline for planning a daycare meal: -Find out what your state licensing requires for a(…)

Running a daycare can be one of the hardest businesses to run by yourself. There are lots of responsibilities to take care of. With the crazy schedules and balancing acts you need to keep, marketing is just one more task you’d rather not have to worry about scheduling. Why not make a marketing calendar to(…)

Providing care for infants requires special attention from providers. If you agree to take in an infant, you need to be prepared for the chance of the mother wanting to breastfeed their child. It is important that child care providers are supportive of breastfeeding mothers and to make it an easy experience for mothers to be able(…)

According to the latest CDC Report, flu is widespread across the states. The common cold is wide spread as well and as most know, daycares and schools are breeding grounds for sickness. Only because kids are just being “kids”. Wiping noses with hands and not covering mouthes when sneezing spreads germs. There are ways to help(…)

Letting a child do artwork and crafts may not sound like a learning experience, but it is a big one! It teaches fine motor skills and helps to prepare for writing and even reading. So, how often should you offer craft/art projects for your daycare kids? It’s different for each daycare provider. Some believe in(…)

When preparing lunches for your daycare, make sure toddlers get proper nutrition with a well-balanced lunch. Here are five healthy lunch ideas for the toddlers in your daycare. Hummus – Made from pureed chickpeas, hummus is an excellent dip for kids. It has an appealing nutty flavor, is thick enough not to be messy, and contains folate,(…)

I love making Mother’s Day gifts with the daycare children every year! I like them to be unique from other normal Mother’s Day gifts as possible. I also want it to be something every mom will love and treasure for years to come. With Mother’s Day right around the corner, we needed to get busy(…)